Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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